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Need a Trusted Mechanic *New to WI*

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    Boris3
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    If has to be a dealer did you also try Concours on Green Bay Ave?

    There are several area independents that folks have also used including Kummrow Automotive.

    1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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      I have UV dye and a UV light if you want to see where it is leaking from. Located in New Berlin, would just ask for a cash donation to cover the cost of the UV dye. 

      This would at least help reduce the diagnostic fees or possibly show you where its actually coming from.

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        i_love_cars
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        You will find conflicting opinions on this topic. 

        The only dealer in town that I would ever take a BMW to is Concours. They provide excellent service and have a stellar reputation. I've used them for all warranty work on my prior CPO 135 and have nothing but good things to say about them. Steer clear of International Autos - they are some of the worst people. 

        For independents, 2 popular options are Kummrow Auto (mentioned above) and also Milwaukee Motorwerks (in Waukesha). There will be people who tell you one is better than the other, that they are both questionable in quality, etc. They both run about $75/hr for labor which is literally half the price of Concours ($149/hr as of 2 weeks ago when I called them). 

        I have personally had experience with Milwaukee Motorwerks and have been happy with their service. Every time I've gone there I've seen customers with higher-end BMWs in for service, which is always a good sign to me - Z3 M, M6, etc. They are predominately a BMW shop. As an indie shop I had to follow-up with them proactively but they were always polite and courteous, and my car was done when they said it would be.

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        2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
        2007 Z4MR 
        2003 E39 M5
        2002 E46 M3
        2021 X5 40i

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          DJKapeesh said:

          I have a 2012 135i that has been experiencing some coolant leaks. Dealer said it was a head gasket, my mechanic in Georgia warned me that the pan gasket may start leaking. I have an aftermarket warranty and need a trusted dealer known to be able to work on BMW.

          Does anyone have any suggestions? International isn't available until the 24th to work on it, Reina isn't available until the 27th. Coolant leak is severe. Start with filling it up in the morning and by night I have the coolant warning on again.

          Suggestions please??

          Concours Motors

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          • YoungCRY
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            YoungCR
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            Matt @ UrbanMotorworx is a great guy too, ex. Concours tech and his shop is also near Concours.

            Just please stay away from international autos!

            Chris Young
            BMWCCA #458972
            1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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              tsweers89
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              I am about 1 hr and 15 min from MIwlaukee. Would be mroe than happy to look at it. Diag cost would be $85. I use all bmw oem parts, which i get at employee pricing and do not upcharge. Have a lift and oem bmw scan tool. If you need to stay in the milwaukee area go to urban motorworx. Stay away from Kummrow. After seeing a e30 m3 they sold to a friend and a e30 track car they prepped I'd say the work is questionable. Anymore info please pm me.

              Thanks

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              • DJKapeeshD
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                DJKapeesh
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                Milwaukee MotorWerks did a great job on my car.

                Check out this site for anyone else looking
                http://www.bimmershops.com/search?q=New+Berlin%2C+WI

                2012 BMW 135i AW on Red 

                2004 BMW 325CI - ASA SuperCharger/ Stage2 Clutch & Tune/ Intercooler

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                  Kummrow is okay for simple direct replacement parts but they don't use oem BMW most of the time. If you want them to do anything custom... RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                    DrLeadFoot said:

                    Kummrow is okay for simple direct replacement parts but they don't use oem BMW most of the time. If you want them to do anything custom... RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

                    I'm looking at getting a dinan tune and Kummrow is listed as an authorized dealer

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                      shovz said:

                      I'm looking at getting a dinan tune and Kummrow is listed as an authorized dealer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                      Ya, no thanks. Take it somewere else.

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